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An inert Minuteman III missile is seen in a training launch tube at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., June 25, 2014.

Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgrades

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.

By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

15 months ago

VA may fast-track disability benefits for Air Force missile community

The Department of Veterans Affairs is considering offering easier access to disability benefits to airmen in the nuclear missile community.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

15 months ago

Air Force offers new bonuses to entice troops to move to cold bases

The Department of the Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to yearlong tours at seven frigid bases.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

16 months ago

Military prepares to brief a plan to get its V-22 Ospreys flying again

The military services on Friday will lay out plans to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for addressing safety concerns stemming from a fatal 2023 crash.

17 months ago

Engine fire forces B-52 bomber to make emergency landing at Minot AFB

One of the long-range bomber's eight engines caught fire.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

17 months ago

Air Force: Airman drowned after ‘cardiac event’ on Jet Ski

Staff Sgt. Kory Wade, 33, was assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

18 months ago